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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.55, 641.37 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.55, 641.37 and 138.92 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.55 : 641.37 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.55/641.37 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.55x = 641.37 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.55x = 89,099.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,099.12/427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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